Science & Nature – Explore History, Space and the Natural World
Welcome to the Science & Nature hub where we bring you the most exciting finds and sky‑watching tips. Whether you love digging up the past or looking up at the night sky, you’ll find something worth a read.
Ancient Discoveries Unearthed
Archaeologists have just confirmed a hidden 11th‑century toilet beneath a modern house in Bosham, West Sussex. The latrine isn’t just a quirky find – it marks the location of King Harold’s residence before the Norman Conquest. By re‑examining a 2006 dig and running fresh surveys, researchers linked the site to the Bayeux Tapestry scenes, showing a high‑status complex that only the elite would have used.
This discovery reshapes how we view Anglo‑Saxon power and daily life. It proves that even something as mundane as a toilet can hold clues about political geography, social rank, and the everyday comforts of the past. If you think history is only about battles and kings, this find reminds us that the small details often tell the biggest stories.
Skywatching: Lunar Eclipse & Worm Moon
Looking up tonight? A total lunar eclipse will coincide with the traditional “Worm Moon” this week, painting the Moon a deep reddish‑orange. The event starts late on March 13, 2025, and peaks in the early hours of March 14, visible across the Americas. Grab a spot away from city lights, and you’ll also spot bright planets like Jupiter and Mars hanging nearby.
Scientists from NASA say the eclipse offers a perfect chance to see how Earth’s atmosphere filters sunlight. The reddish hue comes from the same scattering that makes sunsets glow. If you’ve never watched a Blood Moon, this one is a must‑see – just remember to give your eyes a break and enjoy the calm darkness.
Both stories show how curiosity bridges centuries. One digs into a buried bathroom to map a medieval kingdom; the other invites us to watch the heavens shift in real time. Keep checking this page for fresh updates, and you’ll never miss a moment where history meets the cosmos.
Medieval toilet pinpoints lost home of King Harold in Bosham
Posted by Daxton LeMans On 25 Aug, 2025 Comments (0)
An 11th-century toilet hidden under a modern home has revealed the site of King Harold’s residence in Bosham, West Sussex. Archaeologists reanalyzed a 2006 dig and ran new surveys, confirming a high-status complex tied to scenes in the Bayeux Tapestry. The rare latrine marks elite living before the Norman Conquest. The study, in The Antiquaries Journal, reshapes views of Anglo-Saxon power and daily life.
Catch a Glimpse of the Total Lunar Eclipse and the 'Worm Moon' This Week
Posted by Daxton LeMans On 13 Mar, 2025 Comments (0)
This week, a total lunar eclipse aligned with the 'Worm Moon' will be visible across the Americas. Starting late on March 13, 2025, and reaching its peak in the early hours of March 14, the event will turn the Moon a stunning reddish-orange. Viewers can spot Jupiter and Mars, making this a celestial spectacle. Observers are advised to find dark spots for the best experience.
